Marketing Is Easy, Selling… Not So Much

Marketing Is Easy, Selling… Not So Much

Marketing is easy for me. Selling is not. I don’t like to sell. Yes, I have full faith in the quality of my music. I even “market” most of 23 albums with a theme. That makes them easier to sell. Like Firefly? Get these CDs and songbook. Drinking songs? Do you want Irish or Sci […]

Troll Friends

Troll Friends

I never imagined I’d have troll friends. But I guess it’s better than having friends troll me. I’m so impressed with these two. They have a YouTube show, coloring books, partnerships with local swamps (seriously) and are writing their own books as well. Look ‘em up. Smart trolls!

Refusing to Change

Refusing to Change

Sears is filing for bankruptcy and I don’t care. In fact, I’m a little angry. It reminds me of Toys R Us. These are companies, corporations, that grew so big they refused to innovate. They refuse to change with the times. I’m nostalgic for the past like everyone, but I am also a realist. Times […]

Three Piece Kilted Kings

Three Piece Kilted Kings

What a great weekend! Kilted Kings we’re booked at Mid-South Renaissance Faire, but with a twist. We played as a three-piece instead of two. I love my band because it gives me a place to explore traditional Celtic music more. All year long, I play mostly Sci Fi Drinking Songs. Those are my most-popular songs. […]

Celtfather #248: Portrait of The Celtfather

Celtfather #248: Portrait of The Celtfather

“Slainte mhaith”. That means “here’s to your good health”. “Slainte” means “cheers” or “here’s to your health”. “Mhaith” is good. Greetings my name is Marc Gunn. I play Celtic Geek music. I’m originally from Texas, though now residing in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite that introduction, I don’t speak Gaelic. But I love Celtic culture and music. […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #379: Women of Irish & Celtic Music

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #379: Women of Irish & Celtic Music

Celebrate the amazing women of Irish & Celtic music with me this week with music from Liz Carroll, Warbelow Range, The Selkie Girls, Shannon Heaton, Gone Molly, Melanie Gruben, Sarah Marie Mullen, Noirin Ni Riain, Moya Brenna, Ciana, Claire Roche, Christine Weir, Catriona McKay, Janette Geri, Chrissy Crowley, The Ennis Sisters, Childsplay. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me […]

Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

This weekend, I’m heading to join the Kilted Kings at the Mid-South Renaissance Faire. I want to share with some thoughts about the show and what you can expect from our performances. Greetings. My name is Marc Gunn. This show is about the many amazing experiences I have as a musician and a traveler. It’s […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #378: Paddy Rock Rules

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #378: Paddy Rock Rules

Let’s share Irish & Celtic music with our mates at Paddy Rock Podcast with Celtic music from The Gothard Sisters, Poitin, Colleen Raney, The Here & Now, Runa, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Eilis Crean, The Selkie Girls, Vintage Wildflowers, Ockham’s Razor, Rathkeltair, The Elders, Barleyjuice, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse.  http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a […]

Purple Flower (Lyrics)

Purple Flower (Lyrics)

“Purpler Flower” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul There’s a wren on a rock wall Thorny gorse grows all around It is miles to the ocean And to auld Galway town My feet feel so weary Without you by my side So I’ll pick this purple flower […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #377: Big Trip to Ireland

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #377: Big Trip to Ireland

Do you have your own Big Trip to Ireland planned. Subscribe and listen to Celtic music from The Fretless, Fourth Moon, ChildsPlay, The Blarney Rebel Band, Dan Milner, Forkroot, Jenna Greene, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, Sylvia Platypus, Finbar Furey, Sharon Shannon, Event Horizon, NUA.  http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a favor share this podcast. Subscribe to the Celtic […]